“Fortunately the accident was less serious than it looked, but it was a very heavy blow and they even had to sedate him in order to put in the stitches.

“He immediately underwent tests that showed no problems. This morning I received a phone call from the director general of the FIGC, AntonelloValentini, who asked me what condition the lad was in.

“The medical staff told me Pasqual’s situation will be monitored day by day. He could play with a protective helmet, as PetrCech has done for years, but our squad is big enough that we don’t need to risk him.”

Fiorentina host Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday, kicking off at 11.30am UK time.